Maximize Your ROI on Home Repairs with my Expertise

 There are many great Fairfax area homes for sale! Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 703-798-9882 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

 Know Which Renovations will Excite Your Buyers

Today I'm going to be talking with you about your Return on Investment (ROI) when you sell your home. There are some repairs that you can make that will benefit you much more than others. So, before you pick up a paint brush or even consider listing your home, have me come take a look at your property to see what can be done to maximize your ROI. 

I will walk with you in your home, and we will go room-by-room and talk about things you can do to prepare your home for a sale. I will cover the overall appearance of your home both inside and outside. 

When I come do this walk-through, I will be focusing on repairs that usually yield the highest ROI. Repainting and installing new carpeting are among the best repairs you can make to your home in order to get the highest return on an investment. Kitchen and bathroom repairs are also very appealing to potential buyers. 

I can also help make sure that your home is as appealing to buyers as it can possibly be. I am aware of recent design trends and can recommend certain changes that will excite and attract buyers. I would hate for you to spend a lot of money on a repair that will not get you anywhere in the selling process. Not a lot of home sellers ever think about which repairs will net the most money, but it's a nuance of the real estate business that I am well aware of. 

Contact me with plenty of time to plan these things out, because the sooner we talk about them, the better off you will be when you sell your home. You can call me at (703) 798-9882 or email me at betsy@steppingstonegroup.com

Thinking about Buying? What an Excellent Idea...

There are many great Fairfax area homes for sale! Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 703-798-9882 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Lately I've been receiving a lot of questions about whether or not now is a good time to buy. Before I give you a long, drawn out reason, let me just tell you: YES, now is absolutely a good time to buy.

Why Now is the Time to Buy
With spring approaching in Fairfax, I expect the market to warm up dramatically.

• Typically spring is when inventory is up, so consequentially, more buyers will be vying for properties. More inventory is great since Fairfax has not seen a deep inventory for the last 8-12 months.

• However, with more inventory and more buyers comes more competition.

• Be prepared to act quickly in this type of market.

• Have your Pre-Approval Letter ready.

• Do your research beforehand: If a listing pops up in an area that you like, be sure that you are comfortable with the school district and the neighborhood. Knowing these things beforehand will make your decision much quicker and easier, allowing you a better chance to get the property you want.

• If a home is priced well and is in good condition, it is going to sell very quickly in our Fairfax real estate market.

• Also keep in mind interest rates: These are expected to rise significantly by 2015, somewhere around 5% compared to our current 4% or 4.5%. This means that you will be paying significantly higher monthly mortgages if you wait another year. It could literally cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars to delay on this decision.

If you need help making an offer or want me to help walk you through the home buying process, please do not hesitate to give me a call. My phone number is (703) 798-9882 and you can email me at betsy@steppingstonegroup.com